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Both Asian countries maneuver amid trade negotiations with Washington.

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs | KrASIA

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Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Strong performances across mobility, deliveries, and financial services drove Grab’s better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations | KrASIA

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The two companies unveiled processors designed to boost real-time performance, enhance safety, and power more centralized automotive systems.

Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles | KrASIA

Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

Tencent | KrASIA Archives

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

The startup aims to become a leading online healthcare platform in China with an ecosystem that includes insurers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and drug stores.

Tencent and Swiss Re lead insurtech firm Waterdrop’s USD 230 million Series D | KrASIA

Tencent and Swiss Re lead insurtech firm Waterdrop’s USD 230 million Series D

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Song Jingli

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

WeChat's comment section was taken down in 2018 after a request by authorities.

CHINA BRIEF | WeChat tests Q&amp;A section in public accounts to encourage interaction | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | WeChat tests Q&amp;A section in public accounts to encourage interaction

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Game developers in China and around the world are caught between the legal altercation involving Epic, Apple, and Google.

Epic-Apple dispute hurts games powered by Unreal Engine, including PUBG Mobile | KrASIA

Epic-Apple dispute hurts games powered by Unreal Engine, including PUBG Mobile

Chinese gaming leader diversifies portfolio toward 'hyper casual' mobile games.

Tencent acquires stake in French game developer Voodoo | KrASIA

Tencent acquires stake in French game developer Voodoo

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Nikkei Asia

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Visual Stories

China's No.1 chatting app is anxiously putting out new features to fend off advances from local competitors.

TECH PANO | How do WeChat copes with domestic competition while facing external threat from the US | KrASIA

TECH PANO | How do WeChat copes with domestic competition while facing external threat from the US

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Julianna Wu

QQ, a 21-year-old messaging platform made by Tencent, is seen as an alternative to WeChat for communicating with people inside China

Downloads for WeChat sibling QQ jump after Trump’s executive order | KrASIA

Downloads for WeChat sibling QQ jump after Trump’s executive order

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Shenzhen is home to more companies on the list than any other cities.

Forbes’ top Chinese CEOs list includes names from Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan | KrASIA

Forbes’ top Chinese CEOs list includes names from Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan

CrossFire, a Chinese television series based on the video game of the same name, racked up 980 million views in less than four weeks.

Smash success of Tencent’s drama based on CrossFire game reflects rising popularity of e-sports | KrASIA

Smash success of Tencent’s drama based on CrossFire game reflects rising popularity of e-sports

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South China Morning Post

Tencent's gaming segment continues to grow, while the company is not certain how the unspecific WeChat ban in the US will impact its business.

Tencent posts earnings beat while waiting for clarification on WeChat ban | KrASIA

Tencent posts earnings beat while waiting for clarification on WeChat ban

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